Redbridge Arts

Tech Ilford 2026, the Redbridge Library annual celebration of innovation, creativity, and hands-on discovery is back on Saturday 13 June!

The festival offers exciting and interactive experiences around STEAM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Maths) for families, young people, and the wider community.

This year you can book a BSL interpreted visit around Tech Ilford and discover what’s happening across the festival.

Explore the event, meet activity leads and enjoy a closer look at some of the hands-on activities with support from an NRCPD Registered British Sign Language Interpreter.

Each session lasts around 45 minutes and is for up to six people.

Book via the link below 👇👇👇👇

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A reminder about Afterlives, coming this weekend.
A free, family-friendly arts festival to explore life, death....and everything in between.
Redbridge Central Library: 5-7June. Link to more details in comments below ⬇️⬇️⬇️

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Supported by Arts Council England, Afterlives is a free, family-friendly arts festival that brings communities together to explore life, death and everything in between through art, creativity and storytelling!

We're talking stunning installations, hands-on workshops, VR experiences, film nights, live performance and a spectacular community artwork you can actually be part of.

📍 Redbridge Central Library: 5-7June

For more details, visit vrcl.uk/afterlives-festival 🔍

😎 Welcome to June, Redbridge!

😀 Something you may not know about Redbridge Outdoor Arts shows:
They’re free, accessible, relaxed, take place on flat surfaces and performed outdoors, meaning you don’t have to sit still or be quiet throughout! You can come with the family, alone or with friends, and seating is provided.

💁🏻‍♀️We’ve put together all our general accessible information in a plain-text document and an easy read booklet on our website. link below in comments 👇🏿

➡ We can also share this information with you if you request it via DM, message us or email [email protected]

📅Our launch weekend is on June 20 & 21, where we proudly present TRUTH! By Ramshacklicious and Hijinx Theatre.

😀 It’s a highly inclusive and accessible show - suitable for all audiences and ages. Stay tuned this week for further accessible details, including the live Audio Described shows on Saturday 20 June and how to book!


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🥁Apply to volunteer at our outdoor shows this summer! 🥁

• Are you over 18?
• Friendly and Reliable?
• Do you enjoy arts and culture?
• Are you comfortable dealing with the general public?
• Would you like to gain experience in outdoor events?

Full volunteer event assistant details and application form here: https://visionrcl.org.uk/culture/volunteer-with-the-culture-team/

Or DM and we'll send you the link! 😀

Images by John Daniels 2025

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Help Shape Your Local Library Services!

Vision Redbridge Culture & Leisure would like to learn more about the interests and pastimes of local residents to help develop and improve library services.

Could you take part in a focus group?
We’re inviting Redbridge residents aged 50+ who are not regular library users or who don’t often read for pleasure.

What’s involved?

⏰A 1.5-hour group discussion
6⃣ Up to 6 participants
📚Held at a library in Redbridge

We’ll ask about:

➡Your interests, hobbies, and how you spend your free time
➡Your views and experiences of reading for pleasure (or not)
➡Your views and experiences of libraries (no experience needed)
➡Your feedback on ideas for future library services and activities

As a thank you for your time, you’ll receive a reward for participating.

Interested?
Please email: [email protected]

Please do pass this on to anyone who may be interested.

Resting Reef will be showcased at the Afterlives Art Festival coming to Redbridge, across 4-7 June. People will have the chance to explore some of life’s biggest questions through workshops, stunning installations, live performances, films and virtual reality — all free, low-cost, and open to everyone!

Afterlives Festival will take place at:

Wanstead Library (4 June)

Redbridge Central Library (5-7 June)

😎 It's that time of year again where we say, "Save the dates!"

✨We are so excited to reveal the launch of the Redbridge Outdoor Arts 2026 programme:

➡Ramshacklicious and Hijinx present TRUTH!

🌟TRUTH! is a unique outdoor performance by a 5 strong, inclusive ensemble of playful mischief makers. It's a take on a brighter future, a joyful and absurd call to action.

➡It’s highly inclusive and accessible – suitable for all audiences and ages.

📅Saturday 20 June
📍Ken Aston Square, Barkingside
⏰11am and 2pm

📅Sunday 21 June
📍Ilford Town Centre
⏰1pm and 3pm

😄 Stay tuned for more information!

✏Mark it in your calendars - it’s going to be a treat- and don’t forget, it’s FREE!

Our full 2026 programme and more information including accessibility is here: https://visionrcl.org.uk/culture/roa/



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📣The Redbridge Outdoor Arts Spring newsletter has arrived in your inboxes!📣

➡We have exciting launch news for you inside, so get ready to save the dates and join us for FREE summer fun, starting in June 😎

🕵🏾‍♂️🕵🏻🕵🏿Keep watching here for announcements SOON!😁

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